Business Details
50 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Water Heater Experts in Portland & Vancouver
Stan the Hot Water Man has been a trusted name in water heater services since 1976, founded by Darrel and Mary-Lou Spicer with a commitment to specialized expertise. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we focus exclusively on water heater installation, repair, and replacement, serving residential and commercial clients in Portland and Vancouver. Our team of licensed plumbers brings decades of combined experience, ensuring high-quality service for electric, gas, Polaris, tankless, and power-vented systems. We pride ourselves on competitive pricing, prompt emergency response, and maintaining the Angies List Super Service Award since 2006.Our technicians are certified to handle warranty claims, and we offer parts sales to support long-term maintenance. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we provide personalized service backed by over 47 years of industry leadership. Our office in Wood Village, Oregon, coordinates services across the Portland metro area, including Beaverton and Gresham, as well as Vancouver, Washington. We emphasize transparency, reliability, and community trust, ensuring every client receives expert solutions tailored to their needs. Our dedication to quality has earned us loyal customers and recognition as a top local provider.
Services
Water Heater Installations
Repairs
Commercial Services
Residential Services
Parts Sales
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 47 years of specialized experience in water heater services.
- Our licensed plumbers are certified for all major water heater types.
- We offer competitive pricing with no hidden fees.
- We provide 7-day emergency service response.
- We are a warranty-certified representative for all manufacturers.
Associations and certifications
- Angies List
- Construction Contractors Board
What people say
Fast and friendly service
Reasonable and reliable
Trust for 30 years
Done right the first time
Quick holiday repair
Services
Water Heater Installations
We install all major water heater types, including electric, gas, tankless, and power-vented systems for residential and commercial properties. Our licensed plumbers ensure efficient setup and compliance with local codes. Serving Portland and Vancouver, we provide long-term solutions tailored to your energy and space requirements.
Repairs
Our technicians diagnose and fix water heater issues for electric, gas, Polaris, tankless, and power-vented systems. We offer warranty-covered repairs and parts sales to restore functionality. With 47 years of experience, we prioritize fast, reliable service to minimize downtime for homes and businesses.
Commercial Services
We specialize in water heater solutions for businesses, including high-efficiency installations and emergency repairs. Our team supports Portland and Vancouver commercial clients with minimal disruption. Services include maintenance contracts and upgrades to meet industry standards for reliability and energy efficiency.
Residential Services
We provide water heater installation, repair, and maintenance for homes in Portland and Vancouver. Our family-owned service emphasizes personalized care, competitive pricing, and 7-day emergency availability. Licensed plumbers ensure safe, code-compliant solutions for all household water heating needs.
Parts Sales
We sell replacement parts for all major water heater brands, enabling cost-effective repairs and maintenance. Our inventory supports electric, gas, Polaris, tankless, and power-vented systems. Technicians help identify the right components to extend your systems lifespan and avoid premature replacements.
Questions
What services does Stan the Hot Water Man offer?
We specialize in water heater installation, repair, and replacement for residential and commercial clients, including emergency services and parts sales.
Do you provide emergency water heater service?
Yes, we offer 7-day emergency response with technicians available to resolve urgent issues promptly.
Are your technicians licensed and certified?
All our plumbers are licensed and certified to handle warranty repairs for all major water heater brands.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Portland, Vancouver, Beaverton, Gresham, and surrounding areas in Oregon and Washington.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (503) 760-2992 for Portland or (360) 254-1966 for Vancouver to book service online or by phone.
Do you sell water heater parts?
Yes, we offer replacement parts for all major water heater types to support repairs and maintenance.
Reviews (7)
D. L.
Jun 17, 2022
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We have used Stan the man 2 twice before over the years (thermocouple issue and a pump issue) so I called them with our recent "emergency". Jesse took care of our hot water leak in a fast, friendly and efficient manner. We were charged a very fair price. I highly recommend this company.
Chris Smith
Jun 11, 2022
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Jesse came out on Tuesday and Today to fix our boiler, fast effective and competitive. Nice guy too explained everything. Will continue to use them and thanks Jesse once again
Harry Li
Jun 07, 2022
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Job was done without the problem. But their final bill doesn't reflect the verbal agreement before the job. They agreed will wave the first trip charge if I go with them for hot water tank replacement. After job done, the final bill still charge for the first evaluation trip. After phone call, the agree to give 50% off for the trip, but that is still meet what they had agreed on before the job
Suzanne Kruse
May 05, 2022
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If only I had known about Stan The Water Heater Man along time ago! I cannot be more impressed with the service that they provided. I bought my last two water heaters from George Morlan and called them yesterday for advice after explaining the situation and my error code and they recommended a new water heater and gave me a price that gave me a little sticker shock. Then I called Jacobs Heating and Air and they said they are booked a few weeks out for installation and they recommended Stan The Water Heater Man.
I had a callback within minutes after calling them with a tech (Ian) that listened to my issues and without hesitation, informed me that he thought I could fix it and extend the life on my water heater for many more years. Ian and Matt came out today and explained what the issue was and replaced the necessary parts. They were very good showing me the parts that failed as well as showing me the new parts.
My water heater is functioning like new for about $200! Which is significantly less than what they originally quoted me over the phone without inspecting the water heater. How often does that happen?!? I am totally impressed and one happy customer!
I had a callback within minutes after calling them with a tech (Ian) that listened to my issues and without hesitation, informed me that he thought I could fix it and extend the life on my water heater for many more years. Ian and Matt came out today and explained what the issue was and replaced the necessary parts. They were very good showing me the parts that failed as well as showing me the new parts.
My water heater is functioning like new for about $200! Which is significantly less than what they originally quoted me over the phone without inspecting the water heater. How often does that happen?!? I am totally impressed and one happy customer!
Lauren Watson
May 04, 2022
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WARNING ABUSIVE REPAIRMAN A repairman body blocked my doorway in front of my children and refused to leave the premises when instructed to. I had to physically remove his hand from my security screen and lock him out of the building. The company is not open to dialogue, and refuses to accept anything I say because my landlord told them not to provide any info to me. I have a police report currently open.
Eric Anderson
Apr 17, 2022
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Our Navien tankless water heater stopped providing hot water on and off, some of the time. After I flushed and cleaned all the filters, still no success. Reached out to one "famous" Portland institution and they quoted $200 just to come out and check the problem, $40+/hr for any time spent at the house, but please wait a couple days. Had used Stan WAY in the past and finally remembered them so this morning texted them with the problem.
They came out that day (today), understood the root cause immediately did the parts replacement, checked some other issues (leaking trap plug), fixed them and were done in less than 30 minutes. Professional service, friendly, and most importantly they knew what they were talking about and there was no BS. Total cost parts included less that the other Portland "institution" charged just to come out and initiate troubleshooting. I would highly recommend Stan The Water Heater Man as your first call for ANY water heater-related issues. Hopefully I won't have any future issues but if so going straight to Stan.
They came out that day (today), understood the root cause immediately did the parts replacement, checked some other issues (leaking trap plug), fixed them and were done in less than 30 minutes. Professional service, friendly, and most importantly they knew what they were talking about and there was no BS. Total cost parts included less that the other Portland "institution" charged just to come out and initiate troubleshooting. I would highly recommend Stan The Water Heater Man as your first call for ANY water heater-related issues. Hopefully I won't have any future issues but if so going straight to Stan.
Daniel Colbert
Feb 25, 2022
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Had a great experience with Scott. First of all, their bid was the lowest of 6 I got to replace my tankless water heater - a couple were almost 3 times as much! He came when he said he would, sid a great job, and even corrected some venting that was done improperly, at no additional charge. Really great.
